England batter Joe Root smashed 279 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 140 and an average of 140 and an average of 55 in his maiden SA20 stint at Paarl Royals.
He will be joining the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series in England tour of India 2025 and Champions Trophy 2025. However, Joe Root plays across all formats but feels he has more cricket in him to display in T20 cricket.
Root has already entered white-ball cricket once again after a stint in the ongoing SA20 for the points table topper Paarl Royals.
Root will be missing the playoffs as he is set to join England squad for ODI series. Joe Root hasn’t played any ODI since 2023 World Cup, but he has been recalled for the Champions Trophy in Pakstan.
On his final day before his departure, Root mentioned that he wants to play for England as much as possible.
“I think you’re always a better player when you’re not in the team,” told Root. “I’m just going to try and play the best cricket I can.”
“You look at that squad, it’s full of talented players who can take the game away from the best bowlers in the world. I’m sure they’ve got two more opportunities out there to turn things around.
“So, obviously, I want to play for England as much as I can in all formats but at the same time, I’ve got to play more T20 cricket, prove myself and see where that takes me and look after that first,” Root added.
Meanwhile Mitchell Owen has earned his maiden SA20 contract after smacking a fastest BBL century off 39 balls to clinch Hobart Hurricanes maiden title and completed as the highest run getter of the season with 452 runs to his name.
On the other hand, England wil hope to secure a win in the five match T20I series after taking a win at Maharshtra Cricket Association Stadium on January 31.
